According to a report by CSNNE.com, the Boston Celtics swingman will likely miss the rest of the season due to his spinal injury and could need surgery to resume his playing career.

"There is a chance that he will miss the season and may need surgery to resume his playing career," Danny Ainge, Boston's president of basketball operations, told the website. "We're still gathering information, but that's where we're at."

It was originally believed that Daniels would only need to rehab for a couple months and that he’d be ready to join the team for the stretch run. Now that doesn’t appear to be a realistic option.

Without Daniels, Paul Pierce represents the only small forward on the Celtics roster.

The team has until 3 p.m. today to make a deal to shore up the position, or they could sign a player that is bought out by his team.

Perk update: Kendrick Perkins will miss the rest of the team’s West coast trip after bruising the MCL in his left knee during a collision against the Golden State Warriors Tuesday.

The loss of Perkins leaves the Celtics with a frontcourt of Semih Erden, Kevin Garnett, Glen Davis and Luke Harangody.